SAN JOAQUIN, CA: Consecration of a Bishop: A most unusual experience
SAN JOAQUIN, CA: Consecration of a Bishop: A most unusual experience
In his consecration to become an Anglican bishop in the Diocese of San Joaquin, Bishop Eric Menees, center, is presented with a miter, Sept. 24. As a member of St. James' Anglican Cathedral, senior Mary Hierholzer attended the service and found value in the ceremony.* Courtesy of Laura Facciani, Facciani Photography
By Mary Hierholzer,
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Feather
http://www.thefeather.com/?page=articles&id=57263
September 28, 2011
Robes of bright red, cream and white illuminate the church as three bishops lay their hands on a man, selected by his diocese, to consecrate him as a new bishop in the Anglican Church. As they speak ancient words from the Book of Common Prayer, they are not in medieval England or a movie -- they are in the sanctuary of Peoples Church, Sept. 24.
Having spent nearly six years in the Anglican church at St. James' Anglican Cathedral, I have become accustomed to traditional services: Eucharist, incense, candles and liturgy. Although the objectively unusual practices weirded me out a bit at first, I quickly grew to appreciate the meaningful prayers, symbolism and respectful traditions.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
In his consecration to become an Anglican bishop in the Diocese of San Joaquin, Bishop Eric Menees, center, is presented with a miter, Sept. 24. As a member of St. James' Anglican Cathedral, senior Mary Hierholzer attended the service and found value in the ceremony.* Courtesy of Laura Facciani, Facciani PhotographyBy Mary Hierholzer,
Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Feather
http://www.thefeather.com/?page=articles&id=57263
September 28, 2011
Robes of bright red, cream and white illuminate the church as three bishops lay their hands on a man, selected by his diocese, to consecrate him as a new bishop in the Anglican Church. As they speak ancient words from the Book of Common Prayer, they are not in medieval England or a movie -- they are in the sanctuary of Peoples Church, Sept. 24.
Having spent nearly six years in the Anglican church at St. James' Anglican Cathedral, I have become accustomed to traditional services: Eucharist, incense, candles and liturgy. Although the objectively unusual practices weirded me out a bit at first, I quickly grew to appreciate the meaningful prayers, symbolism and respectful traditions.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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